Cooke 25mm T2.2 Panchro/i Classic Cinema Prime Lens (PL Mount)
The Cooke 25mm T2.2 is a 25mm f/2.2 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Cooke 25mm T2.2 Panchro/i Classic Cinema Prime Lens (PL Mount)
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Lens Overview — Cooke 25mm T2.2
Key Features — Cooke 25mm T2.2
25mm PL Mount Prime: Fixed 25mm focal length on an industry-standard PL mount, compatible with professional cinema cameras from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
T2.2 Maximum Aperture: Fast T2.2 stop allows shooting in lower light conditions and gives cinematographers greater control over depth of field.
Super 35 Coverage: Designed to cover the Super 35 sensor format, the most widely used image circle size in professional cinema production.
Cooke /i Technology: Built-in /i metadata communication transmits lens data — including focal length, aperture, and focus distance — to compatible camera systems for use in post-production.
Classic Panchro Rendering: Optically tuned to replicate the warm, organic look of the original Cooke Panchro lenses from the mid-20th century, giving footage a distinctive vintage character.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, cinema-standard manual focus ring engineered for precise, repeatable focus pulls on professional sets.
Lens Specifications — Cooke 25mm T2.2
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 25mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.2 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1542g |
Description — Cooke 25mm T2.2
The Cooke 25mm T2.2 Panchro/i Classic Cinema Prime Lens is built for professional cinema production, offering a fixed 25mm focal length on a PL mount with a maximum aperture of T2.2. Designed to cover the Super 35 format, it slots into the standard focal length range and is classified as a Cinema / Video lens type. The lens is manual focus with no autofocus or image stabilization, putting full control in the hands of the cinematographer or focus puller — exactly as expected in a professional cinema workflow.
At 1,542g, it has the substantial build quality associated with high-end cinema glass, suitable for use on professional cinema rigs and camera systems. The PL mount ensures compatibility with the widest range of professional cinema cameras. Whether you are working on a narrative feature, commercial production, or any project demanding precise manual control at a standard focal length, the Cooke 25mm Panchro/i Classic delivers a purpose-built cinema prime in a robust and well-specified package.
Pros — Cooke 25mm T2.2
- ✓Fast T2.2 maximum aperture provides strong light-gathering capability for cinema work
- ✓PL mount is the industry-standard cinema lens mount, ensuring broad camera compatibility within the cinema ecosystem
- ✓Super 35 format coverage aligns with the most common professional digital cinema sensor size
Cons — Cooke 25mm T2.2
- ✗No autofocus — fully manual operation requires dedicated focus pullers in professional settings
- ✗No image stabilization, which is typical for cinema primes but worth noting for handheld or gimbal work
- ✗At 1,542g, the lens carries significant weight that may be a consideration for lighter rig setups
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cooke 25mm T2.2
What camera mount does this lens use?+
This lens uses a PL mount, which is the standard mount for professional digital cinema and film cameras. It is specified under the mount.lens field in the product data.
What sensor format does this lens cover?+
The Cooke 25mm Panchro/i Classic is designed to cover the Super 35 format, as listed in the lensFormat specification. This is the most widely used sensor size in professional cinema production.
Does this lens have autofocus or image stabilization?+
No — this lens is manual focus only, with autofocus listed as false and image stabilization listed as None in the specifications. This is standard for professional cinema prime lenses, where manual control is preferred.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is T2.2, as listed in the maximumAperture specification. T-stop ratings measure actual light transmission, which is the standard measurement used in cinema lens specifications.
How heavy is this lens?+
The lens weighs 1,542g according to the weight specification. This is a substantial weight typical of professional cinema prime lenses built for rig-based production use.
Is this a zoom or a prime lens?+
This is a prime lens with a fixed 25mm focal length, as confirmed by both the zoomPrime field (Prime) and the matching minFocalLength and maxFocalLength values of 25mm in the specifications.